Four-eyes

This puzzle by Jan van Haasteren was a gift from one family member to another for Christmas 2011. Last week we made a bit of family night of it--dinner and a puzzle. It's been a while since we've done anything like this. And I had a blast.  

As you can see, there's a lot going on here. As with any puzzle, sometimes you have to check the back of the pieces ... to be sure they fit. 

After mom fit these two together (and was proud of herself for making a match!) I just happened to look at what she'd connected. 

Um. A for effort, momma. {giggle} But not quite. {giggle} Try again. 

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It strikes me this is a good analogy for life. There's a lot going on. Sometimes it can be hard to tell if things fit. And, pieces that seem to fit may not create the right picture. Double-check. If necessary, get someone else to look, too. And take pictures! The best memories are made of simple moments.   :)